“Many people do not realize the toll stress can have on their lives. Caring for mind and body leads to a healthier, happier and more productive life.”
Cynthia Wainscott
Celebrating 18 years of Mind & Body Therapies.
“Many people do not realize the toll stress can have on their lives. Caring for mind and body leads to a healthier, happier and more productive life.”
Cynthia Wainscott
Dr. Ursula Stehle is the founder and clinical director of Health Psychology Sacramento, (formerly Fair Oaks Therapeuticum). Dr. Stehle received her PhD in clinical psychology in 1993 and holds diplomats in integrative medicine, psychopharmacology and severe mental illness. She has also served as an accomplished professor and lecturer at PhD level universities in psychology and is a founding fellow of the American College of Advanced Practice Psychologists. Dr. Ursula Stehle brings her knowledge and expertise to the clinical programs at Health Psychology Sacramento. All programs – chronic pain, complex anxiety & depressive disorders, stress, weight & health, kids & teens with medical conditions, trauma program, and kids and teen Autism program – are non-medication based and offer state of the art interventions that are supported by research and clinical practice.
Doctor Cartwright combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Thoroughly trained in traditional healing methods, principles and practices, naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Doctor Cartwright uses protocols that minimize the risk of harm and side effects, and helps facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. Dr. Cartwright identifies and assists in removing barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.
While naturopathic doctors treat all medical conditions, here at our clinic, Dr. Cartwright assists in using diet and natural supplements to enhance your healing process. She attends to the impact of diet and exercise on your mental health status, helps with natural detoxification and treats concomitant problems like allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, obesity, menopause, adrenal fatigue, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Althea Cervantes Moynihan has provided yoga therapy for patients with chronic pain, anxiety and depression, at HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Sacramento since 2011. The unique blend of Althea’s nursing experience and her extensive yoga studies over the past 20 years become united in a truly healing practice of yoga therapy. Hatha Yoga sequences, in conjunction with breath-work, guided meditation and fundamental principles of conventional medical wisdom and assessment provide the basis for individual yoga therapy sessions. Althea’s work is an intricate part of the treatment team approach at HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Sacramento and supports the therapeutic process by complementing existing therapies, and supporting the body’s intrinsic ability to heal itself.
Althea began her adult professional career as a Registered Nurse in 1980, and then went on to complete a Master’s Degree in Public Health in 1987. She worked as a pediatric intensive care nurse, and then branched out to work in the community and home health. She also worked as a nurse consultant and health educator overseas with non-profit organizations.
My clinical orientation is an integrative, holistic approach. I specialize in treating trauma using a somatic perspective, and include in my work EMDR, hypnotherapy, guided imagery, mindfulness, breath and cardiac coherence. My goal with each client is to facilitate a deeper embodiment of self through guiding individuals to release core emotional wounding and old, limiting beliefs and patterns. This allows newly freed emotions and energies to be redirected into a more authentic, loving, and joyfully lived experience.
Cindy Garcia has been at Health Psychology Sacramento since 2016.
Susan Yuen has been helping patients suffering with trauma, anxiety, depression and addictions for over 20 years. Susan joins the HPS team after working in private practice for the past 10 years. Susan utilizes EMDR, CBT, art therapy, breathing exercises, and mindfulness approaches to help people transform their wounds into wisdom. She strives to support patients to live lives of hope, courage, and freedom. In addition, Susan is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), which enables her to integrate dietary strategies and targeted nutrients as natural solutions for depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. Susan embodies the holistic philosophy of Health Psychology Sacramento and is pleased to be a part of the highly accomplished HPS team.
Sarah is a board certified music therapist with diverse experience in mental health settings. Sarah practices from a holistic perspective with attention to the mind-body connection. She has experience as a jazz vocalist, and specializes in vocal and instrumental improvisation as a means to connect within. Sarah works collaboratively with her clients to provide music therapy services in an accessible and non-threatening manner, using interventions such as guided relaxation to music, lyric analysis, song writing, and movement to music. Sarah has training in the Braddock Body Process®, which strongly influences her approach to mind-body practices in treating trauma. In addition to music therapy, Sarah is a Reiki practitioner and Health-RHYTHMS facilitator. Sarah has been sharing her gifts with HPS since 2018.
Diana is a Licensed Somatic Psychotherapist offering mindfulness-based therapy to children and adults. With a background in theatre and yoga, she offers creative tools for holistic wellbeing. Diana completed her Graduate degree in Integral Counseling at the California Institute of Integral Studies with a focus on Experiential Psychotherapy. In her 10 years in private practice, she has found that lasting change comes through experiences and daily practices that go beyond talk therapy. She helps facilitate a personalized approach, unique to each individual, awakening their own healing ability. She has trained and assisted at the Hakomi Institute of California, Family Constellations Institute and in Nature Based Therapy through Holos Institute. Diana has been with Health Psychology Sacramento since 2019.
Mary offers a holistic approach focusing on the integration of body, mind, and spirit, specializing in helping clients gain healthy behavioral patterns by addressing emotional, cognitive, and somatic patterns through Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavior Movement Therapy (CBMT), and the creative arts.
Over the last 20 years Mary has offered therapeutic support to children and adolescents at-risk, juveniles in the justice system, children, adolescents, and adults in acute psychiatric hospitals, and adults and teens with developmental disabilities.
Mary’s journey in movement therapy began during her career as a ballet dancer, teacher, and choreographer, and while doing so witnessed the power of movement as a catalyst of emotional release and expression. She has been with Health Psychology Sacramento since 2017.
Emily has been providing Massage Therapy for over fifteen years, utilizing a variety of modalities and assessment skills. In addition to being a Massage Therapist, Emily has worked as a Director of Bodywork Programs at Mueller College for Holistic Studies in San Diego. She has also been a Massage Therapy Instructor, and Massage Clinic Supervisor. Emily has worked with a multitude of clients, students, and educators which enabled her to grow in her field and expand her expertise. Emily joined Health Psychology Sacramento in 2013 and enjoys working with clinic patients and the innovative team of professionals. In addition to doing massage she also works for the California Massage Therapy Council in the Professional Standards Division as a Hearing Officer.
Jamila Wright comes to Health Psychology with a wealth of experience making a clinical office run smoothly and efficiently. Jamila Wright is Dr. Stehle’s assistant and the clinic’s claim’s department.
Jamila is the person who greets our patients, she assists in orienting our patients to the clinic, helps with insurance matters, and most importantly, makes sure that the clinic’s treatment schedule works for all parties involved.
Besides doing her best to keep things running smoothly at Health Psychology, Jamila enjoys fencing, dancing, hiking and spending time with family and friends.
Jamila joined the HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Sacramento team in 2018, and enjoys the variety and challenge that comes with the many hats she wears.
Larry Hickey is responsible for partner relations and business development. Prior to joining Health Psychology Sacramento he was the Assistant Director of Human Resources at the University of California, San Francisco. At UCSF Larry was the Benefits Manager, responsible for Workers’ Compensation and the Employee Assistance Program. He holds an MS degree in Counseling from SF State University. Larry is an experienced Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and he is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
Louie is a 7-year-old terrier mix who assists in sessions under the supervision of music therapist, Sarah Houck. Louie is a hypoallergenic snuggler and playful companion. He is willing to show off a handful of tricks in return for treats and he is eager to sleep on the lap of anyone who will allow him to do so. He does not, however, take offense to anyone who would prefer that he keep more of a distance. We are happy to be able to offer Louie’s services to our patients.
